Ah, Gemini! The twins, you know, they’re all about the duality, which can get tricky in the world of celeb relations, especially when we dive into the stormy waters between two titans of hip-hop, Kanye West and Jay-Z. But let’s not get ahead ourselves!
So, as I was flipping through my daily horoscope under the twinkling stars of Topanga, California, I happened upon a story that just zapped my heart like an electric shock—ouch! Deidre Price, founder of Jayce’s Journey, took a stand during Autism Awareness Month, aiming to make a difference. She decided to address the elephant in the room—or should I say, the Gemini in the room? Kanye’s recent posts about Jay-Z and Beyonce’s kids, Rumi and Sir, were not just ill-timed; they were downright heartbreaking!
Deidre, with the heart of a lioness-Leo, confronted Kanye’s insensitive comments calling them ‘sad’ and ‘heartbreaking’. Imagine, caring for a child on an autism journey and then having someone with a huge platform throw shade like it’s a solar eclipse! It can really cast a shadow over the progress we’re trying to make in understanding and acceptance.
But amidst this celestial turbulence, let’s acknowledge the mission of Price: Jayce’s Journey isn’t just a non-profit; it’s a beacon of hope, providing support where it’s truly needed. Their goal? Not just “raising awareness” but creating a whole constellation of resources for families navigating autism.
And yes, Kanye did apologize, but as we all know, apologies in the land of Scorpio-ruled grudges can be as fleeting as a shooting star. The real impact of his words? Well, that’s an issue to ponder, even under Mercury retrograde.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not one to throw shade (okay, maybe a gentle reflection of sunlight), but let’s delve into why Kanye’s post was like a full moon gone rogue. He questioned the mental capacity of little Rumi and Sir without a sliver of understanding the spectrum of human experience.
We need to remember, every celebrity comment can be like a meteor hitting the earth, especially when it’s tethered to misconceptions about kids with special needs. Here’s hoping this can at least become a teachable moment, one where we understand better how words under the wrong stars can lead to a nebula of misunderstanding and hurt.
In the grand cosmos of hip-hop and beyond, let this event be a reminder: words are more than sound bites; they’re cosmic rays that can either hurt or heal. So, what’s your take on what went down? And speaking of tweets and stars, what’s your sign, and how do you think it shaped your reaction to this story? I’m all ears, or should I say, all eyes on your comments, my stargazers!
Deidre Price, the founder of the non-profit, Jayce’s Journey, went after Kanye West during a recent event in Topanga, California to raise both money and awareness during Autism Awareness Month. As caught by The Neighborhood Talk, Price explained why the controversial rapper’s posts about Jay-Z and Beyonce‘s children can be extremely damaging.
When one reporter mentioned West’s comments, Price labeled the situation, “sad” and “heartbreaking.” She added: “That’s why people with platforms don’t feel safe discussing their child having special needs… I wouldn’t know how to handle it if someone said that about my child.” Price concluded by expressing her hope that it can at least become a teachable moment.
According to the organization’s website, Jayce’s Journey helps families with children diagnosed with autism by “raising awareness, providing early intervention services in addition to educational and financial resources.”
As for what West said, he questioned the mental capacity of Jay-Z and Beyonce’s children, Rumi and Sir. He wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Has anyone ever seen Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s younger kids? They’re r*tarded. This is why artificial insemination is such a blessing. Having r*tarded children is a choice.”
Eventually, Kanye West deleted and apologized for the post. “I’m sorry Jay Z,” he wrote. “I be feeling bad about my tweet but I still feel I gave my life to this industry and thought so many people were my family but when I needed family on some real sh*t none of these rap n****s had my back.” Despite the apology, he quickly tarnished it by asking in a follow-up: “Do Beyoncé ever let Jay get p*ssy? I mean like at least a couple times.”
Kanye West and Jay-Z were famously close friends and collaborators throughout the 2000s, even famously teaming up for the 2011 album, Watch The Throne. In the years since, however, they’ve grown farther and farther apart. West took serious issue with Jay and Beyonce not attending his wedding to Kim Kardashian in 2014.
Jay-Z and Beyonce aren’t the only celebrities to face damning posts from Kanye West in recent months. He’s targeted a number of former friends who he feels “betrayed” him, including Playboi Carti, his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, and more.